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FG12 LXF

2012 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,660 mi
Last recorded172,660 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 LXF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 172,660 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 159,949 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 138,400 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 125,238 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2022 114,341 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 103,545 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

condensation in n/s head light

Fail 23 Mar 2021 103,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

condensation in n/s head light

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2020 98,749 miles

both front tyres going out of shape

Fail 9 Mar 2020 98,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres going out of shape

Pass 2 Apr 2019 91,520 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 79,694 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 68,040 miles

both front tyres going out of shape

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 28 Mar 2017 68,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres going out of shape

both rear tyres bald inner edges

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2016 58,086 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 48,555 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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FG12 LXF is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 70,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG12 LXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG12 LXF registered?

FG12 LXF is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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